Breastmilk Storage: 6 Helpful Guidelines, Plus Tips & Tricks
Breastmilk is often referred to as "liquid gold" due to its numerous benefits for babies. Whether you're a working mother who wants to build...
The Ultimate Family-Friendly Camping Gear
With 13,000 public campgrounds in the US and Canada (and that doesn’t even count private ones or go-pitch-a-tent-in-an-abandoned-field ones), we have good reason to...
Planning for the Future: Assisted Living Care
We moved my grandmother (Mom’s Mom) into an assisted living facility yesterday. It is a beautiful place filled to the brim with Christmas trees,...
No, the Military Stop Movement Order is not Extended Until August–...
Recently the Chief of Staff of the Air Force made a statement expressing his concerns about the current end date of the stop movement...
Keeping the School Rhythm through the Holidays
In our house, winter break is something we look forward to. It’s a time without crazy schedules filled with family, fun, and relaxation. Pushing pause...
Spicy Reminders for the Seasoned Spouse
It happens rather subtly. One day you're rolling along, feeling fantastic about the fact that you're starting to understand this whole military spouse thing....
Worldschooling with the Wild Bradburys: 4 Ways to Get the Most...
With a master's in Museum Science, museum-going has been a love of mine for a long time. Even the museums with the dullest of content...
10 Easy Mindfulness Activities for Children and Their Families
In today's world, we all, yes even children are overly scheduled, rushed, and always multitasking. As soon as we wake up, we're rushing to...
What You Need to Know if Your Child Has a Rare...
If your child was recently diagnosed with a rare disease, it may feel like you are alone, but there is a community of parents...
Easy Homemade Autumn Potpourri
The undeniable smell of autumn is in the air. The cool crisp breeze, the cider and apples are all a warm reminder that fall is...
A Couch For A Small Space: Meet Elephant In A Box
Finding a couch for a small space can be very tricky. And now, in light of work and school closures, a majority of people...
10 Pain Relieving Techniques for Sciatica Pain During Pregnancy
Pregnancy is not known for being a time in a woman's life when she's feeling her most comfortable. Sciatica pain during pregnancy is something...
Traveling the Road to Becoming a Happy Empty Nester: 3rd Times...
I celebrated as my son left for college to pursue his future. I did not cry. I did not mourn the younger years. It...
Keep Holiday Gifting Simple With 3 Wonderful Gifts
Holiday gifting should be full of joy and excitement as you watch your children open bright-colored packages tied up with bows. It’s a wonderful...
Let’s Talk About It: 5 Mental Health Resources on the Installation
In February 2019, the U.S. Army released information gathered by researchers from the Anxiety and Depression Association of America citing several factors that increase...
4 Stupendous STEM Activities for Elementary School Children
STEM Activities for elementary school children are extremely important with regards to their educational future. We hear a lot about the prevalence of STEM...
MOMENTS OF MARRIAGE: A LETTER TO MY GRANDDAUGHTER
Wedding season is upon us. Many young women are proudly showing off their beautiful engagement rings and beginning their wedding preparations. It is a...
Cleaning with Kids: How to Clean With a “Velcro Baby”
Every mother simultaneously looks forward to and dreads the time when her child grows up and leaves the nest. It’s the cycle of life....
Everything You Need to Know About National Twins Day
Twins are more common than ever. Women are waiting until later in life to have children which means they are more likely to release...
14 Essentials for a Positive Labor & Delivery Experience
If you’re in your third trimester, the inevitable is near. Ready or not, the baby (or babies) who have been camping out in your...
A Complete Guide to Lactation Supplements and Galactagogues
New (and new again) nursing moms are often concerned about their breastmilk supply. Lactation supplements and lactation herbs like galactagogues can help increase a...
Save Big $$$$ On Your Family Summer Getaway
She’s part foodie, part tech geek, part mom, and part traveler. When she’s not strolling through the shops of Manhattan or sitting poolside in...
3 WAYS TO AVOID BEING LATE…WITH KIDS!
We all know how difficult it can be to balance all of the demands of raising a family. From waking the kids up to...
BOPPY BLOOM: NEW SKINCARE FOR EXPECTING AND NURSING MOMS
If you’re a nursing or soon-to-be mom, the changes your body has made throughout your pregnancy are surely making your skin suffer. Stretch marks,...
Why It’s Important For Moms To Stop Judging Others Parenting
One of the most exhausting parts of being a parent is experiencing the judgment that comes from others. Everyone from our in-laws to the...
Gear Guide – Tula: The Only Baby Carrier You’ll Ever Need
There’s a reason why Tula ergonomic baby carriers are world-renowned in the baby-wearing world: they are amazing. The Tula carrier will transform your life with...
Toddler Travel Essentials
Whether you're flying cross-country or embarking on that dreaded 8 hour drive to grandma's house, one thing is certain: traveling with a toddler is...
How To Make Every Family Road Trip An Educational Adventure
No matter how your family approaches education school might start to feel pretty blah by November. Why not spice things up by taking learning...
5 Things to Consider Before Buying a White Noise Machine for...
White noise has a sound frequency that lets babies fall sound asleep. The white noise machine comes with many advantages. It blocks out other...
How to encourage an attitude of gratitude
Thanksgiving will be celebrated and gone, but how do you encourage an “attitude of gratitude” all year long in your child? Saying “thank you”...
4 Military-Connected Leadership Opportunities
The military relies on volunteers to make things happen. And while we may not like it, that’s how it is. So why not use...
THE REALITIES OF CHILDREN STRETCHING GENDER ROLES
Children take their cues from the adults in their lives. They watch their parents and behave accordingly. These cues turn into what our children learn is...
Yes, Military Spouse Appreciation Day is Real. This is Why.
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Military Spouse Appreciation day is today, Friday, May 10th. Many new military spouses might raise a brow to hear...
Marriage After Baby: What No One Tells You
It's no secret that life changes in many amazing and challenging ways when a little baby arrives on the scene. Parents have nine months...
What You Need to Become a Toy Minimalist
Every day we see our kids have the time of their lives with a pile of stones or the wood chips at the playground....
“Hey Brady Bunch” A Grandpa’s Take on Baby #4
Looks like we’re pregnant again. We must be pushing our luck because having baby number 4 apparently is a big deal! After all, the...
How A Budgeting Bullet Journal Can Keep You Financially Healthy &...
With the way the market is today, and a recession on the cusp, it's more important than ever to keep finances in check. But...
